PROBLEM JOBS
Head scratching nuisances
Sixth sense and potluck can go a long way Trying where six other garages had failed, Jonathan Fry starts with the basics and soon triumphs. You can follow Jonathan @MechanicsBlog 30
Job SHEET Vehicle: 2008 Vauxhall Astra SRI CDTI 150 Diesel 1910cc Problem: Engine failed to start following a gearbox change History: Six other garages had tried and failed to find a fix SOME of us thrive on problem jobs whilst others shy away. Most of the time these jobs need a combination of advanced diagnostic equipment, accurate technical data, in-depth knowledge of modern vehicle systems and plenty of time to get to the route cause. Very occasionally, a good helping of luck and a vehicle technician’s sixth sense does the trick. I received a call from a local garage regarding a problem Vauxhall Astra